Metropolis

Definition

A metropolis is a large, densely populated urban area that serves as a central hub for economic, cultural, and political activities within a region. It often includes not only the city itself but also the surrounding areas that are economically and socially integrated with the city.

Related terms

Urbanization:

The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.

Suburb: A residential area found on the edges of cities or large towns, often characterized by lower population density than the urban center it surrounds.

Gentrification:

The transformation of poorer neighborhoods into wealthier communities through an influx of more affluent residents, leading to increased property values and displacement of lower-income families